Friday, February 19, 2010

Hats Hats... oh Dear

That's right, it's time for some more flashback craft disasters!Excessive use of bangles - penalty! 5 Skeins... Really, sequins do not make awkward wearables "elegant". And wig hats? Really? Or how about a shag rug Shriner's fez, too chic... (with pom poms!) And if you really love a silly hat, then an upside-down crocheted fruit bowl is going to be just your thing!

A fuzzy coaster strapped on to your head? Neither Pancakes nor buns are getting tied on to my head thank you very much. That hat has the distinction of being neither flattering, fashionable, nor functional, a waste of perfectly good yarn! (OK, 1960's acrylics are just barely in the category of perfectly good yarn, but the booklet was published by a wool yarn company!) And last but not least... You remember your very first hat? You weren't sure how to close up the top... so you didn't? Yeah, niether do I. But here is a pattern to show you how to create a hat fail! Tho, if you can manage the simple cable stitch then I think you can learn to decrease properly.

About Me

I'm an eccentric soul born and raised in Denver Colorado. I love the mountains and all the outdoorsyness that goes with them.
I'm a crafter by passion and trade. I can't stand the thought of going to bed with out making something! Sewing and fiber fun is my primary focus. I make patterns, spin weave, knit, crochet, and generally make messes. I strongly believe in re-use and am super stoked to be making a living doing something sustainable!
I'm a potter as well (the clay type, not the magical one) and specialize in functional wear full of asian influences. I'm also a painter and graphic artist, I've been known to write and illustrate comics..er.."graphic novels" in what little free time I have.
I'm a gardener and local organic food junkie who's always willing to try a new dish.
I live in central Denver in a lovely house wit ha large yard.
This little romp in the blog world is just a way to share my crafts and the joys of the Mile High city with the world.
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